VitalCaring Group·Ocala, Florida
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patient functional status and develop individualized treatment plans to improve independence and comfort in a home health setting. They are responsible for coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams while supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care. Why Choose VitalCaring? Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work. Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.
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Job Summary At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will plan, organize, and deliver specialized therapy services that help patients maintain comfort, function, and dignity at the end of life.
Guided by our core values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will play a meaningful role in supporting patients and families through skilled interventions and compassionate care.
Essential Functions Patient Care Evaluate the patient’s functional status, including muscle function, endurance, coordination, communication ability, self-care capability, and work capacity.
Assess the home environment to identify hazards or barriers to independence and determine necessary adaptive equipment.
Participate in developing the patient’s total plan of care and establish individualized treatment programs and goals.
Teach new skills or retrain patients in daily living activities lost to illness or injury, in alignment with organizational policy.
Fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment to enhance safety and function.
Provide training for prosthetic or orthotic devices as indicated.
Educate family, caregivers, and staff regarding the treatment plan and ways to support the patient’s functional needs.
Participate in discharge planning and support smooth care transitions.
Communication & Coordination Maintain accurate clinical records, notes, and reports; promptly notify physicians of changes in condition as required.
Communicate the plan of care to the referring physician and other members of the care team.
Maintain ongoing communication with all personnel involved in the patient’s care to ensure coordinated, efficient service delivery.
Attend in-services, interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, and other required meetings to support comprehensive care planning.
Additional Responsibilities Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with organizational policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program meeting standards established by AOTA and AMA; meets personnel qualifications per §418.114(b)(5). Registered through the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Minimum of two years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills. Current CPR certification. Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile that meets organizational requirements. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold current registration with the AOTA. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required.
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